Head of Finance

• TRL
  11 is seeking a hands‑on Head of Finance to lead and build our finance function through the company’s next stage of growth
• TRL
  11 has established core financial operations, including bookkeeping support, financial reporting, and a long‑range financial model. This person will become our first dedicated internal finance leader, taking ownership of day‑to‑day execution while building the systems, controls, and processes needed to support a scaling aerospace technology company
• The role spans the full finance lifecycle—from invoice processing, cash management, and financial close to budgeting, ERP implementation, government accounting readiness, and fundraising support. The Head of Finance will initially operate as a highly capable individual contributor and will develop the organization, systems, and team as the company grows
• Own financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, cash management, expense administration, and close activities
• Manage external bookkeeping, tax, audit, banking, insurance, and accounting resources
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasts, cash planning, and decision support to leadership and the Board
• Design and implement company‑wide budgeting, budget-to-actual reporting, and variance analysis
• Maintain and improve the company’s financial model, including revenue, hiring, operating expense, capital, and runway forecasts
• Establish practical internal controls, approval workflows, reconciliations, and documented finance procedures
• Serve as the finance lead for ERP implementation, including inventory, manufacturing, procurement, project accounting, billing, and reporting requirements
• Develop a roadmap for government accounting readiness, including timekeeping, cost allocation, indirect rates, project costing, contract billing, and audit support
• Support fundraising, lender and investor diligence, data‑room preparation, financial presentations, and strategic analysis
• Provide financial input on pricing, customer contracts, payment terms, capital investments, and major vendor commitments
• Build a scalable finance organization using the appropriate combination of internal hires, systems, and external specialists

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Stock Option Plan

Strong financial modeling, spreadsheet, analytical, and communication skills

Strong knowledge of financial statements, accrual accounting, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls

High integrity, sound judgment, and careful handling of confidential information

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field

At least 7 years of progressive finance, accounting, or FP&A experience

Experience supporting an ERP or accounting-system implementation

Experience managing external accounting and financial service providers

Ability to move comfortably between strategic analysis and detailed execution

Demonstrated experience building or improving financial processes and reporting systems

Experience owning a broad finance scope in a startup, growth‑stage company, small business, or similarly hands‑on environment

Experience building and scaling a finance team Experience supporting institutional fundraising, Board reporting, audits, or lender diligence

Experience with inventory, manufacturing, project, or contract accounting

Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, DCAA expectations, indirect rates, timekeeping, cost allocation, and contract billing

Aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, hardware, or government contracting experience

Experience as an early or first finance hire at a rapidly growing companyCPA, CMA, MBA, or another relevant advanced qualification